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Optometric Technician/Assistant in Texas

Optometric Technician/Assistant Schools in Texas

In 2021-2022, 53 students earned their Optometric Technician/Assistant degrees in TX.

An Optometric Technician/Assistant major is the 96th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Optometric Technician/Assistant Majors in Texas

Optometric Technician/Assistant majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 25
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 25
Associate Degree 19
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 9

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a optometric technician/assistant major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of optometric technician/assistant majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 11.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 66.0%
  • White: 20.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Optometric Technician/Assistant Grads in Texas

5,610 people in the state and 52,890 in the nation are employed in jobs related to optometric technician/assistant.

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Wages for Optometric Technician/Assistant Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a optometric technician/assistant grad in the state is $33,290, compared to a typical salary of $38,220 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Texas that offer optometric technician/assistant degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena
26 Degrees in Major Awarded
31,577 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 0.50% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.

#2

Tyler Junior College

Tyler
17 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,913 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 50% of the teachers are full time.

#3

St Philip's College

San Antonio
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
12,455 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,273. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.60%. The full-time teacher rate is 58%.

Optometric Technician/Assistant Careers in TX

Some of the careers optometric technician/assistant majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 25% $31,840

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